Anticholinergic

Anticholinergics are medications that block the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that is used by the nervous system to send signals to the muscles and other organs. By blocking the action of acetylcholine, anticholinergics can help to reduce muscle spasms, reduce inflammation, and improve breathing. Anticholinergic medications are used to treat conditions such as asthma, COPD, overactive bladder, and irritable bowel syndrome. They can also be used to treat motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting. Anticholinergics can also be used as a sedative or antipsychotic drug.